Emergency Platform, Rig and Vessel Abandonment

When working on the water it is important to know what actions you must take if you ever need to abandon your vessel.  Part of knowing what to do involves training and drills, and the more realistic the better.  This program also takes an in-depth look at personal survival, as it is an essential to know after abandonment has occurred.

• Improve your crew's chance of survival in case of abandonment
• Minimize unnecessary casualties due to inadequate training

Topics

• Delayed and immediate onset emergencies
• Controlled and uncontrolled abandonment
• Lifeboats and other survival crafts
• Water entry, PFDs, and additional personal survival equipment
• The Station Bill
• Abandonment, survival, rescue